Emphasis on serving Veterans - As a social club, we have chapters for golfers, computer users, and for travelers who just like to travel. Married or single, owning an RV, 5th wheel, pop-up, our chapters offer activities include simple pleasures such as playing games, socializing, sharing potluck meals on weekend camp outs, and monthly luncheons; to involvement in community activities, and volunteering at Veterans' Homes and Hospitals. Members volunteer and participate in Habitat for Humanity, the Marine Corps sponsored Toys for Tots, and in the nationwide effort of "Sew Much comfort", just to mention a few.

A National Muster is held every year, in states with so much to see and do--FL, OK, AL, WA, CA, AZ, TN, VA, TX to name a few. These musters command attendance from 100-300 rigs and you can't beat the price. Much like the National Muster, S*M*A*R*T also holds Region Musters for all 8 regions across the U.S. View our Muster Calendar to find a Muster near you.

Thank you for visiting our website. We encourage you to contact us if you would like more information or if you are interested in becoming a member. If you would like information mailed to you, please email us with your mailing address.

"What do I get for my money?" you ask. Well, how do you put a price on friendship, camaraderie, and fellowship? S*M*A*R*T is an extension of the best part of the military lifestyle so many enjoyed throughout their careers. So, whether you like the close knit feeling of a chapter, or you spend your time crossing the states, S*M*A*R*T has a chapter, a caravan, a muster, or an activity that is sure to interest you.

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S*M*A*R*T is a recreational vehicle (RV) social club for active, retired, and honorably discharged military veterans (and spouses), including reservists and National Guard, from all the uniformed services. Founded in 1982 we have 48 chapters across the U.S. Touted as one of the "best kept secrets", S*M*A*R*T welcomes all eligible veterans.Our members believe there is something for everyone in S*M*A*R*T

Welcome to our Home Page.Take a few minutes to view ourweb site to learn what S*M*A*R*T has to offer YOU.

Sign up and start enjoying one of the "Best Kept Secrets in RV Travel. Click on our Become a Member page to download an application.

Caravan across America - Caravans are another unique aspect of S*M*A*R*T. Experienced members, called Wagonmasters, volunteer to lead caravans to many exciting places, such as Alaska, New England, Southwest, AIBF, and many more. S*M*A*R*T boasts the "best" prices in the RV travel industry. Visit our Caravan page to learn more.

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Our Mission Statement:Special Military Active & Retired Travel Club (SMART) brings military veterans (active, retired, & honorably discharged) together to share camaraderie, travel, RVing, and to support our veterans. We provide information for the military RV family,and support welfare programs while"Seeing the Country We Defend."

A Special SMART Membership Meeting will be held at the South Central Regionalmuster in Rayne, LA, May 13 - 17, 2015. The purpose of the meeting is to vote on changes to the SMART By Laws concerning membership categories and SMART name change. Voting will also be accomplished via postal mail and e-mail. The SMART President, Craig Christen called for this meeting in accordance with the By Laws in order to accelerate membership input into improving SMART. See below for registration form for SC Regional.

Click here for the Recruiting sideof the application(new as of January 2015)

​Remember Ward ??

Canine Companions for Independence is the agency for which we raised WARD. WARD made many SMART friends during his time with us. With so many returning veterans with many critical needs CCI needs more support. A Dog Fest Walk 'n Roll will be held in Panama City Beach at Frank Brown Park on Saturday, March 7. This event is a fundraiser for CCI and fun for walkers and their dogs. Dog lovers get financial backing for their walk. Friends of WARD can go on the web site to make donations. This is a special appeal for dogs for veteran's needs. CCI provides dogs at no cost to the recipient who has experienced hearing loss, vision loss, mobility challenges and anxiety issues. Many have been placed and many more are needed. Please remember what a wonderful dog WARD is, he is serving a profoundly deaf man in California. Help CCI make more dogs available to our veterans who have such great needs. Please go on the link and donate to Friends of WARD. Thank you for your support. Your donations go to support the breeding program and facility and training facilities across the country and results in making more dogs available to love and serve a veteran.

The S*M*A*R*T Facebook Group was started about three years ago and has grown to over 725 members. It is a place for S*M*A*R*T members and those interested in joining S*M*A*R*T to share comments, photos, and videos of their S*M*A*R*T camping adventures and to provide info for prospective S*M*A*R*T members.It is an ideal place for S*M*A*R*T Chapters to post muster photos and information about their chapter.

One must have a Facebook account and be accepted as a member of this Group to view and post. Members of the group can add their Facebook friends but and Administrator must approve. It is a closed Group which means only members can view posts.How do you join? Go go to the S*M*A*R*T Facebook Group by entering Special Military Active Retired Travel Club in your personal Facebook page search area. This will bring up the S*M*A*R*T Group so you can click the request to join button. If you are already a Facebook member, go to the Facebook logo above and “click” the link and sign-in to your account, which will take you to the S*M*A*R*T Group, then ask to join.

As a service to Group members, "personal" RV related "for sale" items may be posted on the wall.The Group is authorized by SMART HQ however the views and comments by individual members do not represent those of HQ SMART.

If you would like to join but are having any problems contact John Steinbauer, Administrator,kjsteinbauer@comcast.net